Onychiurinae sp Philippine White springtails

Onychiurinae sp. "Philippine White" is a counted white springtail culture for buyers who want a specialist feeder rather than a general-purpose clean-up species. It has an opaque-white to creamy-white look, with a small elongated body that stands out best against dark leaf litter, bark and other organic material.

What makes this culture different is its feeding role. It is confirmed to feed directly on living slime mould, so it suits keepers who are setting up a culture around that food source or who want a springtail with a more specific use than a typical white culture. If you are comparing it with other white springtails, that specialist diet is the main distinction to keep in mind.

The culture is best chosen when you already have the right feeding setup in mind. It is a specialist culture rather than a general-purpose option, and buyers should have living slime mould available as part of the feeding setup. For buyers preparing a slime mould culture, the matching food supply is an important part of the decision.

Because the animals are pale and matte, they are usually easiest to pick out on darker surfaces. As with most small springtails, visibility will vary with lighting, substrate colour and activity. The culture is intended for keepers who are comfortable maintaining a live culture and matching food to the species being kept.

If you are building a setup around living slime mould, you may also want to look at Slime Mould Cultures and Springtail Food Guide. For a broader culture supply, Springtail Food and Culture Supplies can help you choose the basics needed for maintenance.

For buyers comparing white springtails, this culture is a more specialised choice than a general white culture. It suits a focused keeper who wants a counted Philippine White culture with a clear feeding role and a visible pale appearance.